Design Director Jobs

Stone Strategy & Design is a multi-disciplinary brand and creative strategy studio in Golden, Colorado. Independently owned, we weave together expertise supporting both large established brands and emerging, challenger start-ups. We believe in the power of storytelling—work that resonates and leaves a lasting impression. Good design means good business, if the right questions are asked. We're a tight knit, creative-lead agency who is hoping to find someone to join our small team.

As a Design Director at Stone, you'll be tasked with overseeing creative brand design on key clients. You’ll work in partnership with our Partner & Creative Director. To begin, the Design Director will integrate with the brand design team and support current Stone process for creative development.

Role Overview

• Work with CRM to ensure creative team is supported and correct resources are assigned.
• Oversee creative brand design work
• Coach, develop and inspire creative design team
• Champion and defend creative work. Function as the final say on quality control, both in terms of creative impact and execution.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of creative leadership and people management experience.
• Degree in Design or related field experience
• Packaging design experience, required. Preference will be given to creative who has omni-channel brand experience.
• Affinity for creative, mentorship and leadership for agency and client teams.
• Exceptional, diverse portfolio of creative.
• Ability to provide conceptual oversight and clear creative direction to internal team.
• Ability to develop and defend strong agency POV as it pertains to the Stone branding positioning and our role in the digital space.
• 4-6 years agency experience developing and creating for brand strategy & design

Compensations and Perks:

• Hybrid work environment
• Paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s annually
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity, based on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid-Time-Off policy in addition to all major holidays
• 401(k)

This role is based in-person at our headquarters in Golden, Colorado